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Talking to Your Health Care Provider about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Because MS affects everyone differently—and each person's experience is [you]nique—it's important to choose a disease-modifying treatment that's right for you. Your health care provider can assist you in making this decision, and help you stay with it.

To enhance your conversation with your health care provider and make sure you address your questions and concerns, MS LifeLines offers two interactive resources as part of My Conversation Starter, a Symptom Guide and a Treatment Guide. Start exploring both options below.

My Conversation Starter

Tips for better communication with your health care provider

Have you ever left an appointment and realized you forgot to discuss questions or thoughts you might have had? Are you overwhelmed by some of the language your health care provider uses to discuss your test results or your MS?

Here are some ideas to help make conversations about MS with your health care provider more productive:

• Bring a friend with you. It can help to have another person listen to your health care provider and take notes to help you remember the details later.
• Write your questions down ahead of time. Prioritize the top three questions you'd like to ask during your appointment, and remember to take notes at the appointment.
• Ask your health care provider to explain anything you don't understand. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
• Try not to downplay your symptoms or feelings. Remember, the people on your health care team are experts in caring for people living with relapsing MS—try to tell them exactly how you are doing.
• Ask about follow-up. Is it best to get in touch by phone or email, or should you plan another visit?
• Keep all your medical records in one place. Store your appointment notes, invoices, test results, Treatment Journal, etc. in a binder or box, so you can refer to them quickly and easily.

Feel empowered at your next appointment with your health care provider. Use the Symptom Guide or Treatment Guide today.

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